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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.69, 239.67 and 108.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.69, 239.67 and 108.21 is: 149.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.69 : 239.67 = 108.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.69/239.67 = 108.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.69x = 239.67 × 108.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.69x = 25,934.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,934.69/173.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.32

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